Leaving no one behind - Autism; Emerging technologies & Equity.
On April 2, 2024, the international community will gather to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day. To mark this important occasion, the State of Qatar and Autism Speaks will hold an event titled "Leave No One Behind: Autism, Emerging Technologies, and Equity."
On April 2, 2024, the international community will gather to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day. To mark this important occasion, the St
This event reflects the commitment to harness the power of technological advancements in the field of autism in an inclusive and equitable manner. The disparity in access to innovative and transformative technologies is becoming more pronounced. The event aims to address these issues, integrating equity and inclusion. It seeks to discuss ways to ensure equitable access to essential technologies for individuals on the autism spectrum.
WAAS 2024 Agenda-Programme.
PANEL DISCUSSION Moderator - Dr. Werner Obermeyer, Executive Director World Health Organization (WHO) Office at the United Nations Panelists - Ms. Amani Al Tamimi, Acting Executive Director, MADA (Assistive Technology Center Qatar) - Mr. Tomas Lamanauskas, Deputy Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Dr. Dena Al-Thani, Associate Professor, Director of Interdisciplinary Programs, and CoFounder A-sense Center of Excellence at the College of Science and Engineering at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) of the State of Qatar - Dr. Marwa Qaraqe, Associate Professor, and Co-Founder A-sense Center of Excellence at the College of Science and Engineering, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) - Dr. Karin Källander, Unit Chief, Digital Health & Information Systems, UNICEF - Ms. Maryam Al-Sowaidi, Executive Director of the Shafallah Center - Ms. Reem Al Ajami, Director Community Care Department, Ministry of Social Development and Family of the State of Qatar - Dr. Ami Klin, Director of Marcus Autism Center and a Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Professor, as well as the Division Chief of Autism and Developmental Disabilities at Emory University School of Medicine - Mr. Paul Kotler, Self-advocate Discussant Dr. Andy Shih, Chief Science Officer, Autism Speaks